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Complete First Open Water Swim (1km)

8 weeks · 0 milestones

Swim 1km in open water (lake, sea, or river) in an organised event or with a safety kayak. GPS route or event result as proof.

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3 milestones

Swim 1km continuously in a pool without stopping. Pool swimming teaches pacing and technique in a controlled environment before you add open water variables. Aim for consistent 100m splits — a swimmer who can hold 2:00/100m for 10 lengths is ready to start open water acclimatisation.

Proof required

Submit: (1) pool swim log showing 3+ consecutive 1km swims in the past 4 weeks; (2) note of your average 100m split from the most recent swim.

What gets checked

  • All three 1km swims are continuous — no wall-hanging rests between lengths
  • 100m split is recorded from a watch or pool clock — not estimated
  • Log covers a minimum 4-week window showing consistency, not just three recent sessions

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